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Daf CF 450's automated gearbox 'most impressive', truck test review

Engineers have done a good job with the latest CF cab facelift. By Tim Blakemore

15 Aug

Knights of Old takes on 10 DAF XF tractor units

Knights of Old has added 10 DAF XF 530 FTG tractor units to its fleet - the first DAF models it has operated.

9 Aug

Ecochamps leads Daf progress in green-friendly trucks

Collaboration of 26 partners now at an end, but Daf Trucks feels elements of project have been a success. By Tim Blakemore

Business profiles - manufacturer 1 Aug

DAFcheck provides DVSA’s Earned Recognition

DAFcheck has been validated by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) to provide Earned Recognition compliance.

18 Jul

DAF launches 3D truck configurator

Truck configurator displays all available axle configurations and cab variants, while at the same time including all possible factory options.

10 Jul

VisionTrack to supply camera systems to Speedy Hire Fleet

VisionTrack has been chosen to supply 4G multi-camera DVR systems to the Speedy Hire fleet.

9 May

Flogas Britain fleet manager Stephen Moir 2018

Flogas Britain’s fleet manager Stephen Moir on why it ‘doesn’t compromise when it comes to safety’

Fleet manager Stephen Moir is driving a range of innovations to ensure that the Flogas Britain fleet remains cost-effective and fit for purpose. By John Maslen

Business profiles - fleet 12 Apr

DAF Trucks UK recognises Chassis Cabs’ Adam Baker as Technician of the Year

DAF Trucks UK has awarded Chassis Cabs’ Adam Baker as its Technician of the Year 2018, at a ceremony on February 12.

23 Feb

DAF launches Transport Efficiency Driver Challenge to find UK's best truck driver

DAF Trucks has launched its Transport Efficiency Driver Challenge 2018 to find the UK's best commercial vehicle driver.

8 Feb

Dave Terry managing director Kent Dairy Company

Kent Dairy Company: 'You can learn something new every day in this job'

Kent Dairy Company's MD Dave Terry has learnt something new every day since transforming his one-man operation to a fleet of 15 vehicles. John Maslen reports.

Business profiles - fleet 14 Dec

Mark Bobbins, head of commercial operations at WMS Group UK (left) hands the award to Ian Grant, fleet sales director, DAF Trucks

DAF LF voted truck of the year at Commercial Fleet Awards 2017

Commercial Fleet readers voted the DAF LF as the truck of the year, at the Commercial Fleet Awards 2017.

11 Dec

Fraikin gains 90% share of Scotch Frost's 60-strong fleet with new contract hire agreement

Fraikin’s share of Scotch Frost of Glasgow’s 60-strong commercial vehicle fleet has increased to 90% following new contract hire agreement.

1 Dec

Independent Motor Auctions expands fleet with three new vehicles

Independent Motor Auctions has expanded its fleet with an additional two DAF trucks and its fourth six-vehicle transporter.

21 Nov

DAFcheck hits two million jobs

DAFcheck, DAF Trucks’ electronic vehicle maintenance record system, has reached a milestone of two million jobs.

6 Nov

Copart expands fleet with 30 new DAF Salvage Transporters

Copart UK has expanded its fleet with an investment in 30 new DAF based specialist salvage transporters.

2 Nov

Scania fined £770m for price fixing

The European Commission (EC) has fined Scania more than €880 million (£770m) for its participation in a truck cartel.

28 Sep

DAF announces new features for LF series

New 3.8-litre PACCAR engine for ‘LF City’ for urban operation and faster final drive ratios for lower engine rpm operation.

31 Aug

DAF Trucks to take part in UK platoon trials

DAF Trucks will participate in a two-year platoon trial in the UK, led by TRL, the UK’s Transport Research Laboratory.

31 Aug

DAF Trucks appoints DW Commercials to its dealer network

DAF Trucks has confirmed the appointment of the latest addition to its DAF Dealer network – DW Commercials in Dosthill near Tamworth.

24 Jul

Lancashire DAF bolsters fleet support capability

Lancashire DAF is bolstering its commitment to national fleet customers with investment in a new Pre-Delivery Inspection facility and restructuring its senior management team.

3 Jul